Background
Henriques, Robert David Quixano was born on December 11, 1905 in London, England. Son of Major Julian Quixano and Margaret (Beddington) Henriques.
Henriques, Robert David Quixano was born on December 11, 1905 in London, England. Son of Major Julian Quixano and Margaret (Beddington) Henriques.
Student Rugby School, 1919-1923, New College, Oxford, 1923-1926 (honors in modern history).
Served as subaltern, Regular Army, Royal Artillery, 1926-1933, Territorial Army, 1933. Formed one of first commando troops, 1940. Participated in raid on Vaagso.
With Headquarters Combined Operations, 1942.
Lent to General Patton’s staff, United States Army, and participated at Cassablanca, North Africa, and in Sicilian assualts with United States Army forces. Promoted lieutenant colonel, 1943, colonel, 1944.
Served as subaltern, Regular Army, Royal Artillery, 1926-1933, Territorial Army, 1933. Mason.; Clubs: Garrick, Cavalry, Savile (London).
Married Vivien Doris Levy, October 11, 1928. Children: David Vivian Quixano, Veronica Esme, Michael Robert Quixano, Penelope Jane.